job title:Weed-Wash Decontamination Unit Operator (Wildfire)
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Oregon Weed Wash LLC runs mobile weed-wash decontamination units on federal wildfire incidents. You operate and maintain a pump-and-generator wash unit in the field — gear coming off the fireline gets washed so noxious seed does not spread.
Good fit for someone hands-on who can keep equipment running with basic field repair.
Fixed 1099 rates, each person paid separately:
- Drive a qualifying full-size pickup: $600/day
- Second operator: $400/day
- No truck — we pair you: $400/day
Expect about 12-hour shifts, 14 days on and 2 off. Callouts land within 200–300 miles and you can decline any. Camp provides tent space, three meals, showers, and laundry. We supply the unit, the equipment, and a prepaid fuel card for the pump and generator; you cover your truck's fuel.
Requirements: 18 or older, valid license, current registration and insurance, basic mechanical ability, and English. Heavy equipment, logging, ag, or construction experience all count. Fire experience is a plus.
We pay you via direct deposit same day that we receive payment. The government says they take 4-6 weeks to process payment, but it often takes about 3 weeks. We ask for interim payment after first two weeks of work and every two weeks thereafter. You will likely see your first payment after about 5-6 weeks of starting work. Checks will come in every two weeks after that until you are fully paid, which will be about 5-6 weeks after your last day of work.
Apply at oregonweedwash.com — Operator application, plus the Truck application if you have a qualifying pickup.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.